Strategic CFO for Higher Education & Group Growth

RGIT Australia; Manchester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Management College (UKMC) in Manchester seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function across UKMC and the wider Unibridge Group. You will drive financial strategy, modelling, planning and governance to support growth and resilience.

The role requires extensive senior finance leadership, strong collaboration with the Board and external partners, and oversight of budgeting, reporting and risk management.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with senior leadership experience.
• Demonstrated capability in financial strategy, planning and modelling.
• Experience in budgets, financial reporting and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership across UKMC and the wider Group.
• Lead financial planning, reporting and capital management.
• Develop sustainable financial models and income diversification.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, controls and risk management.
• Support partnerships, governance and decision-making at Board level.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Governance & risk

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

UK Management College (UKMC) in Manchester seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function across UKMC and the wider Unibridge Group. You will drive financial strategy, modelling, planning and governance to support growth and resilience.

The role requires extensive senior finance leadership, strong collaboration with the Board and external partners, and oversight of budgeting, reporting and risk management.